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UK lifts visa requirement for Guyanese visitors
NEWSROOM
Georgetown, Guyana - The United Kingdom (UK) has lifted the visa requirement for Guyanese seeking to visit the country.
The Bahamas would send troops to Haiti if asked, minister says
REUTERS
NASSAU, Bahamas – The Bahamas would send troops or police to Haiti as part of a peacekeeping force if asked to do so by the United Nations or the Caribbean Community, a Bahamian government minister said today, as Haiti’s humanitarian crisis continues to worsen.
Over 100 migrants from Haiti, DR land on uninhabited PR island
MIAMI HERALD
More than 100 Haitians and Dominicans landed on an uninhabited island off Puerto Rico’s western coast Tuesday, the latest group to attempt to reach the American territory, a gateway for undocumented immigrants to the United States.
JetBlue pilot takes evasive action as CAL aircraft approached path
TRINIDAD GUARDIAN
PORT OF SPAIN, T&T - The pilot of a JetBlue Airways aircraft approaching the Piarco International Airport around 12.30 pm Monday, was forced to take evasive action to avoid close contact with a Caribbean Airlines aircraft which was on a trajectory to cross JetBlue’s path at nearly the same altitude.
Woman approved to act as Trinidad Top Cop
TRINIDAD EXPRESS
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago - The Parliament last night approved the notification of the President for the nomination of Erla Harewood Christopher to act as Commissioner of Police.
Jamaica: Ban on the playing of Molly, scamming & gun music
LOOP NEWS
The Broadcasting Commission in Jamaica has issued a directive requiring broadcasters to take immediate steps to prevent the transmission of any recorded material that promotes and/or glorifies illegal activity.
TCI: US tourist killed, police officer injured by criminals
LOOP NEWS
The violent shooting incident on Sunday night in the Turks and Caicos Islands which occurred at Long Bay has left three persons dead and five injured. One of the deceased is an American tourist.
Haitian police fire tear gas as thousands protest against government
REUTERS
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Police in Haiti fired tear gas yesterday at thousands of protesters marching in the streets of the capital, Port-au-Prince, against Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s government and its handling of crippling fuel shortages and soaring prices.
Trinidad cops kill four bandits during home invasion
TRINIDAD EXPRESS
MAYARO, Trinidad & Tobago It was a traumatic morning for a Mayaro family on Monday, after armed bandits stormed their home. However, a quick response from police left four of seven gunmen dead.
Grenada seeks to repay multi-million debt owed to Venezuela
LOOP NEWS CARIBBEAN
The Grenada government on Tuesday said it has held preliminary discussions with Venezuela regarding the repayment of more than EC$370 million (One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents) owed to the South American country.